Treasurer reports reconciled accounts; public works shifts focus to snow removal and code enforcement letters issued

Summary

Treasurer Patti Gray reported January accounts reconciled with $8,415.10 in outstanding checks and plans to explore moving $250,000 to a higher-yield CD. Public Works and Code Administrator Dan Jamison said crews prioritized snow removal after significant snowfall and issued code enforcement letters to occupants of a trailer on South Main Street who requested more time.

Treasurer Patti Gray told the council that all January accounts were reconciled but there remain $8,415.10 in outstanding checks in the general account. She said the money market had interest earnings of $6.20 and that she will explore options to move $250,000 into a higher-yield certificate of deposit.

Public Works and Code Administrator Dan Jamison reported that code enforcement letters were issued to individuals staying in a trailer/camper on South Main Street; the individuals requested additional time while seeking an RV park option. Jamison said that due to recent significant snowfall, Public Works priorities shifted to snow removal: roads, sidewalks and parking lots have been cleared and salted. He noted storm-related problems including damaged or missing traffic signs to be replaced when conditions allow and trash collection complications caused by snowbanks; bag pickup coordination and updated procedures will be communicated.

Council also noted a damaged north-end welcome sign; Treasurer Gray will contact the vendor and Public Works will evaluate repair versus replacement.

Next steps: Treasurer Gray to report back with CD options; Public Works to assess sign repair needs and communicate updated trash-pickup procedures as conditions allow.